Frequently Asked Questions
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- What is Biodiesel?
- Is Biodiesel the same thing as raw vegetable oil?
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Is biodiesel used as a pure fuel or is it blended with petroleum diesel?
Biodiesel can be used as a pure fuel or blended with petroleum in any percentage. B20 (a blend of 20 percent by volume biodiesel with 80 percent by volume petroleum diesel) has demonstrated significant environmental benefits with a minimum increase in cost for fleet operations and other consumers. - Is it approved for use in the US?
- How much biodiesel has been sold in the US?
- How do biodiesel emissions compare to petroleum diesel?
- Can biodiesel help mitigate "global warming"?
- Is biodiesel safer than petroleum diesel?
- Does biodiesel cost more than other alternative fuels?
- Do I need special storage facilities?
- Can I use biodiesel in my existing diesel engine?
- Where can I purchase biodiesel?
- Who can answer my questions about biodiesel?
- What is a "mini-batch"?
This information is reprinted here by special permission from the National Biodiesel Board. For further information, please visit their site at www.biodiesel.org.